Careers Advisor - Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy MediaCity UK
About the Employer
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a co-educational secondary school for 11-16 year olds in Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The school is an academy run by Oasis Community Learning, a multi-academy trust.
Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.
About the role
Key details:
* Working week: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (Shifts to be confirmed at Interview), Term-time only
* Wage: £7.55 per hour
* Location: King William Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 3UQ
* Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 business Administrator
* Duration: 16 months
Overview of the role:
We are looking for an organised, detail orientated individual to carry out the professional duties of a careers advisor whilst completing the Level 3 Business administration apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities:
* 1:1 Careers Interviews: Conduct individual career interviews with all Year 11 students and priority groups in Years 9 & 10, reporting back to students and parents.
* Careers Strategy Implementation: Work alongside the Careers Lead to develop and implement the Academy’s Careers Strategy through weekly planning, implementation, and evaluation meetings.
* Curriculum Integration: Develop and present career-related resources for use across the Academy’s curriculum in collaboration with the Careers Lead.
* Raising Aspirations: Support the Careers Lead in organizing student assemblies and external visits to a range of sectors, including FE, HE, traineeships, apprenticeships, and employers.
* NEET Prevention Programmes: Create and/or work with partners to deliver bespoke programmes for students at risk of becoming NEET.
* Personal Profiles & CVs: Support Year 9 students in creating personal profiles and CVs, with revisions in Years 10 & 11.
* Labour Market Information: Ensure students have access to up-to-date labour market information through platforms like GMACS, Xello, and the Academy website.
* Post-16 Applications & Interviews: Liaise with Post-16 providers regarding Year 11 student applications and interviews.
* Taster Days & Sessions: Coordinate opportunities for Year 10 & 11 students to attend Post-16 taster days and sessions.
* Parental Engagement: Engage with hard-to-reach parents, offering career guidance and support.
* Technical Training Providers: Coordinate the Academy’s engagement with technical training providers for Years 8 to 11 in line with Provider Access Legislation.
* Work Experience & Industry Exposure: Organize and coordinate work experience opportunities, workplace safaris, mock interviews, business mentoring, and workshops.
* Off-Site Visits: Accompany students on off-site visits to experience real-world work environments.
* STEM & Careers Integration: Link STEM activities for all year groups to Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG).
* Work Placement Opportunities: Connect with external agencies to secure work placements for students.
* Destination & NEET Reporting: Liaise with the local authority on student destination tracking and risk of NEET reporting.
* Alumni Engagement: Communicate with the Academy’s alumni network and share updates via social media.
* Networking & Best Practices: Participate in real and virtual networking events to exchange best practices.
* Funding & Project Development: Seek funding opportunities (e.g., GM Higher) to develop innovative careers projects in collaboration with the Careers Lead.
Apprenticeship Summary:
* You will work towards your Level 3 Administrator qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
* Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
* All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
* An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
About the Candidate
**Due to the professional boundaries of this role, the successful candidate must be over the age of 20.**
**Due to travel being a part of this role, the successful candidate must also be a driver with access to own car.**
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
* Good Literacy & Numeracy skills
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records
* Competent in ICT and willing to train as needed
* Ability to use initiative and work collaboratively
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed
* A team player with strong interpersonal skills
* Honest, trustworthy, and professional
Qualifications Required:
* GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
* GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
Apprenticeship Overview:
This course is delivered through Articulate Rise, this flexible School Administration training programme features 11 expertly designed modules, covering vital topics such as project management, planning/organisation and presentation skills.
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
* Milestone 1: The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
* Milestone 2: IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
* Milestone 3: Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
* Milestone 4: Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
* Milestone 5: Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
* Milestone 6: Preparation for End Point Assessment
Next steps & Pre-employment checks:
* (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
* Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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